The Course in Positive Philosophy by Auguste Comte
  • 1. What term did Comte use to describe his philosophy?
A) Positivism
B) Empiricism
C) Idealism
D) Rationalism
  • 2. In Comte's hierarchy of sciences, which science is considered the most fundamental?
A) Physics
B) Sociology
C) Mathematics
D) Biology
  • 3. Comte proposed that society progresses through how many stages?
A) Three stages
B) Two stages
C) Five stages
D) Four stages
  • 4. Comte is often credited with founding which field of study?
A) Sociology
B) Psychology
C) Anthropology
D) Political Science
  • 5. The second stage in Comte's philosophy is known as what?
A) Metaphysical stage
B) Philosophical stage
C) Theological stage
D) Theoretical stage
  • 6. What was Comte's view on the role of science in society?
A) Indifferent
B) Essential for progress
C) Dangerous
D) Not important
  • 7. What is the first stage in Comte's law of three stages?
A) Metaphysical stage
B) Theological stage
C) Scientific stage
D) Positive stage
  • 8. Auguste Comte's 'Positive Philosophy' was published in which century?
A) 18th century
B) 17th century
C) 20th century
D) 19th century
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